Al Gore
The former Vice President has won the Nobel Peace Prize,
He will share the prize with U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for his efforts against climate change.
Gore joins a slew of other famous world advocates including Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Lech Walesa, Desmond Tutu, Yitzhak Rabin, and Jimmy Carter as winners of the prestigious award.
How 1980's is this?
Live Earth, this July. I have to admit, I like these big benefit concerts. I don't think they can hurt and drawing attention to major issues politicians tend to ignore is good. Besides, a concert in Antarctica is something I want to see.
Al Gore is a sly one. When he couldn't spread the word about the dangers of global warming by getting elected President, he utilized a means of communication that connects with everyone, young and old. He produced two movies and now is putting together a massive concert.
I'm not sure how much Live Aid worked for the African famine in the 1980's, but when we mention Live Aid, we remember why it was made...so the issue got attention. Any attention brought to this issue is good.
Still, I think it would be interesting to see if these celebrities show up at their anti-global warming concerts in gas-guzzling Hummer limos
